Do you enjoy singing? Does music enhance your experience of worship? Whether you sit in the pews, in the chancel, or in the choir, your opinion is being sought! A survey is being conducted to see whether a revision of The Hymnal 1982 is needed and wanted by the Episcopal Church. From the survey page: … READ MORE…
In December, Women Together chose the theme of “Self Care and the Warmth of Friendship.” This turned out to be one of our most enjoyable and interactive evenings. Although several ladies were delayed by bad traffic, that was soon forgotten once they had a chance to chat with each other. Unfortunately, those of us who … READ MORE…
This is by the Venetian painter Bellini. It’s The Madonna and Child from the Frari Triptych in the sacristy of the Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. An excellent commentary on this painting can be found at the blog Counterlight’s Peculiars, written by painter and art history professor Douglas Blanchard, aka Counterlight. … READ MORE…
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came … READ MORE…
A very English Festival of readings and carols is provided by the eccentric English priest, Jonathan Hagger (aka “Madpriest”) at the online site, St Laika’s. This is a wonderful service that includes a variety of unusual English carols, as well as Fr Hagger’s sonorous tones for the readings. You can download a podcast, or stream … READ MORE…
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a website that views the Christmas Story in classical art. Well worth a visit!
Carol Walsh is the People’s Warden, and keeps us filled on the chapter, which is part of the Cathedral’s system of governance. As is usual during November, Chris Harris gave a report about the Stewardship Campaign – in short, we are off to a good start, but still have a ways to go to meet … READ MORE…
This is a funny video: what if Mary, Joseph, and the Kings all used the internet?
“May I now present to you Hannah and Kathy Wilder!” Kathy and I were married five weeks ago at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Our ceremony began in the late afternoon, timed so the evening light would shine softly through the stained glass windows. It was a busy day, full of appointments and preparations. Luckily, I found … READ MORE…
Every year, it seems the commercialism of Christmas becomes more extreme: decorations up before Halloween, incessant carols on the radio (if I hear the Chipmunks singing one more time I think I shall go mad!) and of course, rampant consumerism. The Advent Conspiracy is a movement to try to reduce the consumption, and increase the … READ MORE…